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Shanor Family History

Shanor Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shanor family from?

You can see how Shanor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shanor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Shanor family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shanor's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Shanor families in 1911.
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What did your Shanor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shanor. 23% of Shanor men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Shanor women worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shanor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanor census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 140 immigration records available for the last name Shanor. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 471 military records available for the last name Shanor. For the veterans among your Shanor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanor lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Shanor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shanor in 1954 was 56, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shanor ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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